Gatling #1

Boom! The classic potato gun harnesses the combustion of flammable vapor. Show us your combustion spud gun and discuss fuels, ratios, safety, ignition systems, tools, and more.
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Tue Jun 01, 2010 4:55 pm

So if the fueling system isn't a limiting factor, could you possibly add something like a piston hybrid or ammunition-sealing hybrid setup (as a far future project, of course)?

I think I understand your issue. Current rate of fire is still impressive... though have you noticed any significant heat buildup in the gun itself yet?

Not to ignore your experience, POLAND_SPUD, but I think we can excuse the "ghettoness" for a build so complex and functional. Just sayin'...
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Tue Jun 01, 2010 5:15 pm

uhm that's exactly what I am saying... it's NOT just another machined gun.. it is as ghetto as possible... and yet it works
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Thu Jun 03, 2010 9:10 pm

Wow, I am extremely impressed.

With the exception of the one brass gatling gun linked to on the first page, every other gatling potato gun I've seen is little more than a pile of ordinary potato cannons duct-taped together.

This, though, this is something unique. Nice work :D .
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Wed Jun 16, 2010 10:09 am

ijahman wrote:the real problème with an upgraded rate is:
- the speed of rotation not in accordance with the front of flamme, and the front of flamme while the explosion is coming in contact with the admission ... not so easy too explain sorry.
I'll start by saying, like the others, that this is one damn impressive build!
I think I know what you're trying to say - at high rotational speed, the flame in the combustion chamber has not died out before new fuel is injected - leading the new fuel to catch fire as well. Is that correct?
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Thu Jun 17, 2010 8:40 pm

I don't think I know anyone who deserves this more than you for your INCREDIBLE build! I present to you... the prestigious... Ghetto Award!



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Thu Jun 17, 2010 10:03 pm

ol i love the ghetto award! :D
Did you make that trophy after you saw his gun or were you saving it?
mikemurph wrote:yea, the ammo has been changed to a more aero dynamic projectile. it consists of the back half of a dart, and a hot glue ball
AHahahahah!!
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Thu Jun 17, 2010 10:28 pm

It's an image that has been passed around for some time now. I guess someone had to make it in real life at some point. Or spend an unhealthy amount of time in photoshop.
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k cause im farely new to spudfiles so i would know but i like it
mikemurph wrote:yea, the ammo has been changed to a more aero dynamic projectile. it consists of the back half of a dart, and a hot glue ball
AHahahahah!!
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Thu Jun 17, 2010 10:33 pm

sgort87 wrote:I don't think I know anyone who deserves this more than you for your INCREDIBLE build! I present to you... the prestigious... Ghetto Award!
To be honest I think this project goes a bit beyond the ghetto award, it's not a paper bag with a barrel sticking out of it...
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Fri Jun 18, 2010 2:37 am

Hahah! That bag cannon was quite deserving of the award, but I think this one hit the other end of the spectrum. It's an amazing launcher that makes incredible use of found objects and with professional asthetics.
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Sun Jul 18, 2010 12:15 pm

Any new updates, like videos or upgrades?
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Mon Jul 26, 2010 8:23 pm

I have got good news for you guys! As I live in Quebec, Canada, I am exposed almost every day to both french and english. I could do an accurate translation if Ijahman wanted to write a full guide...

@Ijahman: Jamais je n'aurais cru voir une telle débrouillardise et de tels résultats pour un "simple bricolage fait à la maison"! Je crois bien que tu viens de révolutionner le monde des lance-patates!

Ghetto-engineering for the win!
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Tue Jul 27, 2010 12:17 am

That would be helpful, we see a lot of innovative projects from French members that are sadly missed due to the language barrier.
hectmarr wrote:You have to make many weapons, because this field is long and short life
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Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:43 am

hi all !
at this time it's holidays for me and i've making many other things, but no upgrade yet on my spud.

in futur, i will upgrade with a mapp gaz fuel with quick release :
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and a simple paintball loader.

@servion: salut, merci de te proposer pour une "translation", c'est vraiment sympa, et merci pour tes encouragements.

and never forget cheese is good !
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Fri Jul 30, 2010 3:47 pm

a new upgrade today. work in progress.

i upgrade the firing rate by changing the 12 v cell, she's were too old.

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